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We've compiled a few articles by our Similac® panel of experts to help new moms like you. Browse through the following topics to discover information that can help you Live, love and learn™ with your baby throughout your first year together.
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Since the invention of formula, this question has been plaguing millions of parents. No doubt, many of them were amazed to learn the surprising answer: “Not necessarily.”
Since all formulas are not the same, switching brands may be difficult for your baby to tolerate. The formula that’s right for your baby may not be right for another baby.
Often, at the first signs of gas, fussiness, or spit-up, parents are quick to assume the formula is the cause. Typically, this isn’t the case. In fact, all babies, both breastfed and formula-fed, experience gas, spit-up and fussiness at one time or another. This is part of a baby’s adjustment to life outside the womb and generally eases over time as a newborn’s delicate system develops and matures. When parents notice these common feeding problems, usually the most sensible course is to continue feeding the same brand of formula and not add further changes that can upset their baby’s system.
When does it make sense to switch? Actually, it’s only when those occasional common feeding problems become persistent. That’s when I recommend asking your doctor about a soy formula such as Isomil ® Advance ®. You might also consider switching to a different form of the same brand of formula (for example from Powder to Ready To Feed) if your baby is constipated. As with all feeding decisions during the first year, be sure to consult your baby’s health care professional. Together, you should be able to find a formula that makes both you and your baby happy. |
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For many moms, carrying a baby for nine months can mean carrying around a few extra pounds after the delivery, too. The good news is that breastfeeding often helps moms get back to their pre-pregnancy weight. In fact, the hormones involved in breastfeeding actually help the uterus shrink back to the size it was before pregnancy.
Central to safe weight loss is eating healthy foods that allow you to keep up your energy while breastfeeding. Many moms find that eating small frequent meals, along with drinking plenty of fluids, will help them lose weight. Often breastfeeding moms can participate in an exercise program as soon as their health care professional gives the OK.
And experts agree, a healthy diet combined with exercise can not only help you take the weight off, but also often helps you keep it off, too.
While there is no one “breastfeeding diet,” the only requirement is to eat a healthy well-balanced diet. Some mothers find that their babies are upset by certain foods and they need to eliminate just those few foods from their diet. After all, breastfeeding provides special benefits for you and your baby, so sacrificing a few troublesome foods is often worth the effort. The key is finding a healthy balance that works for you and baby. Talk with your health care professional to learn more. |
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